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I got that same “protecting children” BS from Nancy Pelosi when I contacted her about something similar here. Her letter was phrased in a way that felt like I w

• LeonM 4y ago
  If you want people to support a cause, you need a reason that resonates with most people. Whether it being blasphemy, witchcraft, communism, terrorism or child abuse, just choose whichever is relevant at the current point in time and people will support your cause regardless if it is relevant. Politics within a democracy is just marketing, and fear is the most efficient marketing tool of all. That's also why you always hear typical cliche's during election periods "during these difficult times", "it's time for change", "we must stay strong", etc. As cringe as it is, it has proven over and over again that it works.
  • fsflover 4y ago
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Horsemen_of_the_Infocalypse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Horsemen_of_the_Infocalyp...
• weard_beard 4y ago
  I modestly propose we use children as human shields to protect the other children. Project, "Buddy System" will require registration of all elected official's children to a rotating volunteer list which would see them deployed to physically prevent harm to our children. Any who oppose this new law are obviously in favor of harming children.
  • tthhrowawwway 4y ago
    If we could get the tobacco lobby on board with this thinking, imagine what a better world we could wake up in tomorrow